Metal Science

Catalog description

This is a one-semester course in basic physics and metallurgy principles for the Technical College student. The course reviews accuracy and precision of measurements, introduces calculations with units and conversions within and between systems of measurements, formula rearranging, and applications in problem solving. Basic topics include properties of matter, metallurgy, material properties, material testing, force, motion (linear and circular), energy, power, and simple machines. The topics of heat, electricity, and magnetism are also introduced in the class. Emphasis is placed on the application of the laws and principles of physics to practical problems found in the machine shop and industry.